The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra Podcast

By Baltimore Symphony Orchestra

Explore the music of the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra from your own home through our podcasts! From recorded performances of the stellar Off The Cuff series to Classical Insights from WBJC and WETA On... more

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August 11, 2020 Off The Cuff: COPLAND Appalachian Spring conducted by Marin Alsop
What earned Aaron Copland the title “dean of American composers?” Even today Copland's catchy, memorable tunes, woven so masterfully into his symphonic music, continue to be synonymous with the American heartbeat. Join Maestra Alsop as she uncovers the Shaker melodies, Copland’s colorful instrumental effects and the stories behind the Pulitzer Prize-winning music which endures today as an American masterpiece. This performance features baritone William Sharp and was recorded at the Meyerhoff Symphony Hall in November of 2011.These podcasts are recordings of the hugely popular Off The Cuff concert series, created by BSO Music Director Marin Alsop in 2008. They embody Maestra Alsop’s commitment to demystifying classical music and creating access for all audiences. The BSO is proud to share these podcasts for the first time with all of you.Visit BSOmusic.org/OffStage for more great digital content from the BSO.
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1h 3min
August 08, 2020 Classical Insights: GERSHWIN An American in Paris
Learn about An American in Paris, Gershwin’s jazzy, raucous riff on Paris with WBJC's Jonathan Palevsky. This podcast was originally released in the 2016-17 season.

Musical samples in BSO podcasts are provided by the Naxos Music Library.

Visit BSOmusic.org/OffStage for more exciting digital content from the BSO.
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14min
August 01, 2020 Classical Insights: CHAUSSON Poème for Violin and Orchestra
Chausson’s Poéme for Violin and Orchestra is this week’s featured podcast with WBJC’s Jonathan Palevsky. This podcast was originally released in the 2016-17 season.

Musical samples in BSO podcasts are provided by the Naxos Music Library.

Visit BSOmusic.org/OffStage for more exciting digital content from the BSO.
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11min
July 28, 2020 Off The Cuff: RACHMANINOFF Piano Concerto No. 3 conducted by Marin Alsop
The music of Rachmaninoff, the Russian master who spent his twilight years in America, is at once romantic and modern. In this Off The Cuff performance, featuring piano great Garrick Ohlsson, Marin Alsop and the BSO explore how Rachmaninoff’s music moves us more deeply than ever. This performance was recorded at the Meyerhoff Symphony Hall in January of 2013.These podcasts are recordings of the hugely popular Off The Cuff concert series, created by BSO Music Director Marin Alsop in 2008. They embody Maestra Alsop’s commitment to demystifying classical music and creating access for all audiences. The BSO is proud to share these podcasts for the first time with all of you.Visit BSOmusic.org/OffStage for more great digital content from the BSO.
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1h 8min
July 25, 2020 Classical Insights: TCHAIKOVSKY Hamlet Fantasy-Overture
Delve into Tchaikovsky's Hamlet Fantasy-Overture with WBJC’s Jonathan Palevsky.
This podcast was originally released in the 2017-18 season.
Musical samples in BSO podcasts are provided by the Naxos Music Library.
Visit BSOmusic.org/OffStage for more exciting digital content from the BSO.
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10min
July 18, 2020 Classical Insights: GLASS Concerto Fantasy for Two Timpanists
WETA's Nicole Lacroix and Bill Bukowski play clips from Concerto Fantasy for Two Timpanists and Orchestra by Baltimore native Philip Glass. Listen along and learn about the rhythmic power of this compelling piece.
This podcast was originally released in the 2017-18 season.
Musical samples in BSO podcasts are provided by the Naxos Music Library.
Visit BSOmusic.org/OffStage for more exciting digital content from the BSO.
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7min
July 11, 2020 Classical Insights: CHABRIER España
This week WBJC’s Jonathan Palevsky discusses Emmanuel Chabrier's España.
This podcast was originally released in the 2018-19 season.
Musical samples in BSO podcasts are provided by the Naxos Music Library.
Visit BSOmusic.org/OffStage for more exciting digital content from the BSO.
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9min
July 04, 2020 Classical Insights: BERNSTEIN Symphonic Dances from West Side Story
Celebrate the 4th of July with WBJC's Jonathan Palevsky and learn more about an American classic, Bernstein's Symphonic Dances from West Side Story.
This podcast was originally released in the 2017-18 season.
Musical samples in BSO podcasts are provided by the Naxos Music Library.
Visit BSOmusic.org/OffStage for more exciting digital content from the BSO.
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16min
June 27, 2020 Classical Insights: SCHOENBERG Pelleas und Melisande
Delve into Pelleas und Melisande, one of Arnold Schoenberg’s tonal works, with WBJC’s Jonathan Palevsky.
This podcast was originally released in the 2018-19 season.
Musical samples in BSO podcasts are provided by the Naxos Music Library.
Visit BSOmusic.org/OffStage for more exciting digital content from the BSO.
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18min
June 23, 2020 Off The Cuff: PROKOFIEV Suite from Cinderella conducted by Marin Alsop
In this episode Marin Alsop guides you through a suite from Prokofiev’s Cinderella. Following the enormous success of Prokofiev’s Romeo and Juliet, the composer was commissioned by the Kirov ballet to write this score. Relish this classic fable with a musically personified cast of unforgettable characters brought to life by the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra. This performance was recorded on April 2, 2011.We'll be taking a break from our Off The Cuff podcasts for a while. Make sure to go back and listen to all the great episodes we've released so far!These podcasts are recordings of the hugely popular Off The Cuff concert series, created by BSO Music Director Marin Alsop in 2008. They embody Maestra Alsop’s commitment to demystifying classical music and creating access for all audiences. The BSO is proud to share these podcasts for the first time with all of you.Visit BSOmusic.org/OffStage for more great digital content from the BSO.
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1h 10min

FAQs about The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra Podcast:

How many episodes does The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra Podcast have?

The podcast currently has 85 episodes available.